Life Lesson Series

Eve's Time : You Made a Fool of Me

Clouds of steam filled the bathroom as Kenya finished her morning shower. Turning off the water, she stepped out onto the rug and wrapped herself in a bath towel. While brushing her teeth at the sink, Kenya wiped the mirror with her hand just enough to get a glimpse of her face.  She was unacquainted with the set of eyes looking back at her. Hers were a beautiful shade of brown, usually bright and cheery. The ones staring her down in the mirror were empty and baggy from more than their fair share of sleepless nights. Nights she’d spent staring at the ceiling, allowing her imagination to conjure up ideas of why the other side of the bed seemed to be empty lately. “Stop it Ken, we’re not doing that today.” Kenya cleaned her face of the tears that started to drip down her cheeks and onto her chest. The thoughts she’d tried to wash away in the shower left a residue she couldn’t get rid of. Returning her gaze to the mirror, a smirk started to replace her frown. “Well, whatever it is, it ain’t enough to take him from me!” she told her reflection, ready to high five the mirror. Kenya swung the bathroom door open and headed for the bedroom remembering her morning surprise. 

Myself by Sharollette Ann West

Who Is Sister Girl?

Who is Sister Girl?  Sister Girl is the Rebellious Child all-grown-up.  The lies, hurt, rejection, abandonment, abuse she received as a child is still with her, except now it’s been multiplied by the number of years she’s been on her own.  The stereotypical Sister Girl is often seen as being the combative, confrontational, around-the-way girl.  This is the furthest from the truth.  Sister Girl can range from being the ‘passive doormat’ to the aggressive woman who has walked away from what’s natural to the alternative way of living…homosexuality.  The one thing ALL Sister Girls have in common is a VERY STRONG NEED TO BE LOVED, despite the fact that she’s difficult to love.  She doesn’t know what love looks like, so what she chases adds to her brokenness.  It’s when she comes to the end of herself  and begins to trust someone outside of herself will she find love within herself.

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Extra! Extra! September Awareness!

SEPTEMBER 2013

Awareness

September 1 – 7 (same date annually) National Childhood Injury Prevention Week The American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org/healthtopics/safety.cfm
Safe Kids Worldwide
http://www.safekids.org/

September 1 – 7 (first full week in September) Suicide Prevention Week
American Association of Suicidology www.suicidology.org

September 7 – 13
National Assisted Living Week National Center for Assisted Living
www.nalw.org

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